If you’d told a Vanderbilt fan back in August that the Commodores would enter the final week of the season in Knoxville with a shot at 10 wins, they probably wo

No. 24 Vanderbilt shot 60.9% from the field in the second half to hold off upset-minded VCU and clinch a spot in the Battle 4 Atlantis final by a score of 89-74 in Paradise Island, Bahamas on Thursday afternoon.

No. 14 Vanderbilt needs a win over No. 19 Tennessee in order to reach 10 wins for the first time in program history and have a shot at College Football Playoff inclusion. The game will also provide a perfect opportunity for Diego Pavia to make a compelling final case in the Heisman Trophy race.

No. 12 Vanderbilt (9-2, 5-2 SEC) takes on Tennessee (8-3, 4-3) in Neyland Stadium on Nov. 29 (2:30 p.m. CT, ESPN). Even with a win, most projections have the Commodores at only about 50% chance at the playoff. If the playoff isn't in the picture, however, Vanderbilt is likely to end up in a bowl game in Florida.

The No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores take on the Oregon State Beavers at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands

The Vanderbilt Commodores mascot nearly suffered horrific injuries after an accident on an ATV before Saturday's game vs. Kentucky.

If Mr. Commodore's appearance on the SEC Network's pregame show was an omen of things to come for Vanderbilt vs Kentucky, the Commodores might have some bad voodoo to overcome as they try to fight their way into the playoff picture.